Matthew Simmons is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank First National and in the Nutritional Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Dean Johnson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he has served on the Investment Committee for Ronald McDonald House Charities in the Midwest, overseeing their charitable endowment fund. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Daniel Getsch is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages FFG Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized service team that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Rick Straub is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments for 19 years and has more than three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Rick's professional experience includes positions as Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Branch Service Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles such as Operations Manager - Principal at TCF Investments, Compliance Officer at Northland Securities, and Investments Practice Officer-VP Regional Compliance Principal at Marsh & McLennan Companies. Throughout his career, Rick has focused on helping individuals and families navigate specific financial needs. He emphasizes co-creating financial plans tailored to clients' priorities, such as wealth growth, income generation, preservation of assets, or legacy planning. Rick's extensive experience covers compliance, branch management, and financial consulting, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the financial services sector. Outside of his professional work, Rick enjoys camping, cooking and baking, and photography.

Dane Solberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Solberg Benefits LLC, an insurance brokerage business focused on life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a wide range of investment solutions and third-party money manager access. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Shoemaker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones based in Cottage Grove, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Concordia St. Paul, All-Finish Construction, and Century College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Haspert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a financial planning practice through The Windsor Group and is a limited partner in The Prairie Group, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Benjamin Tollander is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Wealth Enhancement Group and LPL Financial. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jaime Cooper is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Minnesota Life Insurance Co., Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Cri Securities, Inc. prior to joining Cetera in 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Ronald Jenkins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudson, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tyler Henrichs is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2012 in various roles including Account Executive and Investments Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2012 and as a Financial Representative at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2010. As a CFP® practitioner, Tyler focuses on helping clients comprehensively plan for their financial goals by understanding their unique circumstances and priorities. He develops customized strategies to assist with wealth planning needs, emphasizing experience, dedication, and integrity in his client relationships. Outside of his professional work, Tyler's personal interests include cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Mitchell Pierson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Financial Dimensions Group, Inc., and Ecumen. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and technology-driven investment solutions.

Maikou Vu is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, among other positions in healthcare and related fields. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Zsolt Papp is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has built his career in financial services with a focus on client-centered planning, emphasizing understanding clients' goals, values, and unique circumstances to develop personalized financial strategies. Prior to his current role, Zsolt held various positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, including Registered Principal from 2019 to 2025, Annuity Specialist in 2019, Client Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, Client Support Associate from 2016 to 2017, and Client Service Coordinator in 2016. His experience encompasses retirement planning, wealth building, and navigating financial transitions. Zsolt holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, and music.

Michael Droddy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and business owners, particularly those in their prime working years, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Iowa State University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to joining Merrill in 2015, he worked for MML Investor Services. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their son. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, music, singing, traveling, and spending time with his family. Michael believes in developing financial strategies tailored to each client's vision and goals, drawing on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to address a wide range of financial needs.

Robert Gebhard is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Gebhard has also been involved with Storycraft since 1990. In addition to advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Danielle Faison is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, LPL Financial, and CUNA Mutual Group, including Cuna Brokerage Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales and service through Benestar Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Austin Boniface is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has prior work experience at Magnetic North Advisors and Augsburg College. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved with Legacy Capital, a business entity connected to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party research.

Heikki Rouvinen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to advising, he spent 15 years in the hospitality industry with Deco Catering and Green Mill Restaurants. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Mark Gallagher is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC Wealth Inc and spent 30 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates income tax preparation and health insurance businesses, including Medicare-related plans. OSAIC Wealth Inc serves a broad range of clients from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios that can include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.